In On a Man's Sense of Responsibility, the anguished questions of a child abandoned by his father tugged painfully at the heartstrings of countless women.
Some women with similar experiences cried so hard they could barely contain themselves.
Some men who still had a conscience began reflecting on their own actions, gradually developing a sense of shame.
Of course, quite a few people scoffed and dismissed it.
The Me of Today Is the You of Tomorrow had the strongest response among women, and they soon split into two camps.
One camp consisted of women who believed that "love is the entirety of my life," while the other was made up of more rational women and those who had experienced the destruction of their families.
Fortunately, there was no internet at this time. Otherwise, things would have long since descended into chaos.
Even so, the streets and alleys were filled with heated arguments on all sides, and even some students at the schools had begun to divide over the issue.
On Talent and Virtue.
An article about the dangers to society and the nation posed by people who possessed talent but had no moral bottom line.
This piece, which elevated the issue to one of national harm, attracted the attention of some intellectuals teaching at schools, as well as certain people of status and influence.
Su Qiao combined examples from both ancient and modern times, from China and abroad, and analyzed them in depth. After giving it some thought, people could not help but agree.
Several prominent figures in the cultural world subsequently published statements expressing their agreement.
One collection of poetry, two novels being serialized, and three incisive essays quickly made the name "Listening to Rain" a household one, turning her into a famous rising young literary talent.
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